Barton Malow Company

Lean Manager

Barton Malow Company • $90K — $110K *
Southfield, MI 48076In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Lean principles and practices.
  • Strong group facilitation skills for effective team engagement.
  • Ability to drive organizational buy-in and overcome change resistance.
  • Experience in Lean project support services implementation.
  • Knowledge of value stream mapping and process improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Lean project support within assigned areas.
  • Facilitate cross-functional Lean events such as kaizen.
  • Develop and maintain value stream maps and related process documentation.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across projects.
  • Teach Lean methodologies to team members and mentor them.
  • Contribute to enhancing Lean Tean programs and best practices.
  • Advance personal knowledge of Lean tools for application in projects.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities in Lean methodologies.
  • Collaborative work environment enhancing project outcomes.
  • Exposure to a variety of projects fostering diverse experience.
  • Opportunities for mentorship and knowledge sharing among team members.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY

The Lean Manager 2 partners with teams and individuals to identify waste, and assist in the implementation of incremental improvements. Doing this requires a commitment to becoming an expert in Lean principles and practices to help foster a Lean culture at Barton Malow.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES*
  • Lead the implementation of Lean project support services within area of responsibility while building strong relationships with project teams.
  • Facilitate Lean events (e.g., value stream mapping, process mapping, kaizen events) with cross-functional teams.
  • Lead the development, ongoing maintenance, and implementation of value stream map(s), associated process maps, and standard work instructions within area of responsibility.
  • Drive continuous improvement within area(s) of responsibility.
  • Teach Lean principles to Barton Malow team members through structured learning opportunities and mentorship
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of Lean Team programs and standard work.
  • Advance personal knowledge of Lean tools and methods

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  • Proficiency in Lean fundamentals
  • Group facilitation skills - ability to engage, motivate, and focus a room full of people, regardless of prior experience with the subject matter
  • Ability to overcome resistance to change and build buy-in at the organization and project levels.
  • See Minimum Requirements Document.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/JOB CONDITIONS
  • Travel for project assignments is required based on Company needs.

*The Key Job Responsibilities section is not a comprehensive list, and some items may receive more emphasis than others based on how work demands are balanced within the team.

About Barton Malow Company

Barton Malow Company is a construction company that provides pre-construction, construction management, design-build, program management, general contracting, technology and equipment installation services. The company serves various industries including healthcare, education, sports and entertainment, industrial, energy, and federal. Barton Malow Company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan.
Learn more about Barton Malow Company
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$1.5 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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